Dewayne Kirkman

One of my biggest life goals is to continually help and serve others! This is not just an advertising line, but it is a way of life. I graduated with an accounting degree from Cornerstone University. I then proceeded to work in the accounting field for over seven years with Integrated Benefits Strategies (a small investment firm) and Steelcase (a national office furniture company). I left accounting and business because I had a burning desire to touch the lives of others in a greater way. I accepted a position as the Director of Youth Ministries in Elk Rapids, MI. Those were some great times! Listening to Middle and High School students, helping them with questions and concerns about life, and being part of molding them into young men and woman with a purpose greater than themselves. February 21, 2004 I married my lovely wife Bethany. Later for personal reasons we decided we needed a change. We wanted to remain in the Traverse City area, and after much investigation I felt my business knowledge and desire to help others with life changing experiences made real estate a perfect fit for me. In my personal time I volunteer at my church as a class leader, play various sports, hunt, and fish. My wife and I do not have any children yet, but look forward to them in the near future.

-Accouting BA Degree from Cornerstone University
-Business Department Distinguished Student Award - This award is given to the top performer in the department.
-Three years working at Integrated Benefit Strategies an investment firm in Grand Rapids, MI. There my responsibilities included the Accounting, Computer Analyst, and Data Maintenance.
-Four years at Steelcase, an International Office Furniture Company. There I work in the North American Reporting Department handling the information reporting and calculating for all of North America.
- Three years as Director of Youth Ministries at Elk Rapids First Presbyterian Church. I was responsible to the growth and development of the Middle & High School Youth Programs.
- Realtor Certification and ranking of a Top Performer at Century 21 McCoy.